“Kick off”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Kick off”, last seen on July 27, 2026.

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S???T

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

START

The answer to “Kick off” is START

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PublishedJul 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Kick off” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is START — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Kick off”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Kick off” is START — a 5-letter down entry from the July 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

START has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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